Severe Winter Weather Level 3 – 90% Risk

Please be aware that on 7th December 2017 a level 3 severe winter weather warning has been issued in West Berkshire, with a 90% chance of occurrence. Arctic air is arriving from 18:00, and cold temperatures are expected during the day and night with significant wind chill. Some snow showers are likely at times. See advice from West Berkshire Public Health by clicking the image below.

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Fury at Thames Water over heavy handed eviction of homeless

Utilities giant Thames Water has provoked fury by evicting homeless tent dwellers on one of the coldest night on the year. Some of the victims claimed what little they had, including tent poles, was damaged during the operation, leaving them completely exposed to the elements.

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